Epilepsy Nurse - The Meath Epilepsy Charity

Charisma Charity Recruitment; Godalming; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking an experienced Epilepsy Nurse to provide specialist care for individuals with epilepsy and related disabilities in Godalming. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical expertise, develop tailored care plans, and enhance the team's understanding of epilepsy, ensuring the highest standards of support and care are maintained.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in a relevant role.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and incident management.
• Experience working with individuals with epilepsy or learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity of care to residents with epilepsy.
• Develop the staff team’s knowledge of epilepsy.
• Deliver high-quality care within agreed protocols.

Skills

Clinical Decision-Making

Person-Centred Care

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

We are delighted to work with The Meath Epilepsy Charity, who are looking for an experienced Epilepsy Nurse who can offer a specialist epilepsy service, provide continuity of care to the residents of The Meath Epilepsy Charity, and develop the staff team’s knowledge of epilepsy.

Based in a stunning setting in Godalming, Surrey, The Meath Epilepsy Charity, aim to enhance the lives of people who have complex epilepsy and related disabilities, by ensuring they receive the support, expert care and encouragement required to build confidence, acquire new skills and maximise independence in their daily lives.

The Epilepsy Nurse will have exceptional clinical expertise and deliver the highest quality of care and support within agreed protocols and allocated resources.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven Clinical Experience: Minimum of three years in a relevant role, with a strong foundation in clinical decision-making and credibility among residential care staff.
• Safeguarding and Incident Management: Demonstrated knowledge of safeguarding children, young adults, or adults; experience managing and investigating clinical and serious incidents.
• Specialist Knowledge and Care Planning: Experience working with individuals with epilepsy or learning disabilities; ability to co-plan effective care packages for complex needs.
• Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Excellent communication with families and teams, strong interpersonal skills, and a person-centred approach to care delivery.
• Organisational and IT Competence: High levels of resilience, problem-solving and organisational ability, proficiency in IT, and experience with audit and quality monitoring systems.

A full driving licence is desirable but not essential. Please note that there will a requirement for DBS checks.

Your application should include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Closing date: 14 July 2025.Please note that when a suitable candidate is found the role will close early, so please apply without delay.